On April 11, Tsinghua University unveils its Center for Artificial Intelligence General Education under the Department of Computer Science and Technology. The ceremony also features the debut of the "Tsinghua K-12 AI General Education Series". The event draws more than 100 experts and scholars, including Academician ZHANG Bo, President ZHAO Xin from Tsinghua University Press, and representatives from partner organizations and affiliated schools.
The launch of "Tsinghua K-12 AI General Education Series"
The textbook series—covering primary, middle, and high school levels—has been developed by leading specialists, scholars, and educators to ensure authoritative, systematic and cutting-edge content. Each volume combines theoretical foundations with practical learning: primary level uses story-based learning and interactive experiments to build fundamental AI awareness; middle school level develops a structured framework for comprehensive AI understanding; high school level cultivates innovative thinking and real-world application skills across disciplines.
ZHAO Xin expresses his enthusiasm for collaborating with the Center for Artificial Intelligence General Education to jointly develop a "China approach" to AI education. He emphasizes that this cooperation would play a crucial role in nurturing the innovative talents required for the new era.
